In 2012, the Prince began a three-year role as a patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust, which provides funds for recreational facilities and events around the country. As part of his participation, the marathon awarded five spots to charities supported by the royal family.

Prince Harry caused a stir at last year's awards ceremony when he jokingly suggested his brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, would be crossing the marathon finish line in 2013. They, of course, will not be.